On June 10, Ronnie Lyons was elected as Department vice-commander in the American Legion of Louisiana for the year of 2012-13. Commander Lyons has been a member of the American Legion for 10 years. He serves as commissioner on the Board of Ways and Means for the state. He formerly served as the Department Executive Committeeman (CED) for the Fifth District of Louisiana. He has held every position in the Fifth District of Louisiana. These positions are as follows: commander, vice-commander, area commander, sergeant-at-arms and color bearer.

Full text of this article is available to subscribers only. Login if you are already a subscriber. If you are not a subscriber, you can subscribe to the online version here.

Shopping cart

Latest Videos

Related Articles

The Riding for the Cure horse show, held in October at the North Louisiana Exhibition Center, raised $1,200 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research/awareness. Pictured above is cancer survivor Nonie Sizemore.

Submitted photo
Pet of the week
Stone is a young female terrier mix that is spayed and current on shots. Her New Year’s resolution is to find a home. Stone loves to be dressed up and treated like a princess. She is a very happy pup. Call 251-DOGS for more information about Stone.

Although schizophrenia is often feared and misunderstood, it is a treatable medical condition.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects 2.4 million American adults over the age of 18.

It affects men and women with equal frequency. The symptoms, strengths and course of the illness are unique for each person.

People living with schizophrenia have talents, goals and feelings just like anyone else. But, if left untreated, their illness can have a profoundly negative effect on their lives, their families and their communities.

Karen Knotts will be appearing in “Tied Up In Knotts!,” a fun-filled evening dedicated to the memory of her father, Don Knotts, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Lincoln Parish Library Events Center. Tickets are free and may be picked up at the library. A ticket is required for attendance.